[2] Unprecedented, torrential monsoon rains caused severe flooding in 16 districts of the Sindh province.

A strong weather pattern entered Sindh and adjacent areas from the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat in August.

The cloudburst causing incessant rain within a span of 72 hours displaced many people as well as destroying crops in the area.

According to Dr. Qamar, the total volume of water fallen over Sindh during the four weeks was estimated to be above 37 million acre-feet, "which is unimaginable".

[7] The following table documents the heavy rainfalls recorded in Sindh province in the months of August and September 2011 based on the data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

In the month of September, four more consecutive spells of monsoon rainfall devastated the southern parts of the province.

The following table indicates the amount of rainfall recorded during the monsoon spell in Sindh province in the months of August and September 2011 based on data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.

[8] Millions of people were affected due to the heavy rains that started in August, coinciding with monsoon season.

[4] As a result of the substantial flooding, some of the Pakistanis affected began protesting the government's response as slow and inadequate.

The Chief Minister of Sindh, Qaim Ali Shah, has visited the effected areas, announcing a million rupees in relief for each flood victim.